Remote

Accreditation Review Associate (RN)

American College Of Cardiology Foundation
parental leave, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States
Jan 12, 2025
The Accreditation Review Associate will assist facilities in becoming accredited with the designations of Chest Pain and Heart Failure Accreditation per the criteria defined by ACC Accreditation Services. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct on-site or video site reviews at facilities that request any of the Accreditation services offered by the ACC to assure they meet the items in the accreditation Tools. This includes engaging in interactive dialogue with the health care organization while on-site regarding the items in the Accreditation Tool to assess gaps and areas for improvement Serve in an advisory capacity to assure facilities understand the requirements for accreditation and facilitate their success. Review accreditation materials submitted by facilities seeking accreditation for completeness and to ensure that materials meet the essential component requirements in the Accreditation Tool Participate in presentations and professional trade shows to educate the public and other professionals regarding the benefits of all accreditations Communicate and coordinate with facilities to arrange site reviews and secure additional documentation for accreditation review, if needed Prepare summary report to the Accreditation Review Committee and to the reviewed facility to articulate findings from the site review, accreditation decision, and potential opportunities for improvement Other duties as assigned may include but are not limited to: support research projects, assist with committee development work, and assist in developing site review criteria Work collaboratively with all team members to assure the mission and vision of ACC Accreditation Services are upheld Attend the mandatory training sessions offered to the review staff throughout the year Be a good steward of the organization's funds as a non-profit entity serving the public and providing services to health care entities Maintain the confidentiality of all information provided by health care entities Required Qualifications: Healthcare professional with a background in pre-hospital emergency care, nursing, research, Cardiac Cath Lab, Transcatheter Valve, Electrophysiology services or another cardiovascular related medical field Excellent verbal and written communication skills required Bachelor's degree Active licensure for stated area of practice Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills Must represent ACC Accreditation Services in a professional manner and with integrity Must have a basic knowledge of the services in which you will provide Accreditation oversights and standards of current best practice. It is expected the reviewer will obtain a level of expertise once employed At the minimum, must demonstrate a basic knowledge of performance improvement activities and metrics Must have intermediate computer skills including but not limited to spreadsheets, word processing and e-mail access Must be able to think critically to analyze data and articulate findings to the health care facility Must have high-speed internet connection availability in work environment that will support WebEx or other online meeting venues without issue Must be able to travel up to 80% of the time and work evenings or weekends as required for site reviews or trade shows Must be able to travel on aircraft and lift/carry luggage up to 75 pounds, must also be able to drive a car Must be able to work in settings in which infectious diseases may be present. Desired Qualifications: Five years' healthcare experience in an acute care environment Process improvement background CPHQ certification *About Us:* At the American College of Cardiology, we bring our hearts to work. We are a 500-person organization dedicated and committed to our mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for the past 75 years. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate culture that envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. Every day, we are committed to supporting our more than 56,000 members and their patients around the globe and in doing so, ensure our staff have a positive environment of teamwork, collaboration, professionalism and excellence. To learn more about why ACC has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare please visit our site at:www.acc.org/jobs. ACC's talented team is spread out among more than 25 US states and Washington, DC. While this is a remote position, selected candidates will need to reside and work from, one of our already registered locations: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia. *What We Offer:* ACC values all members of our College family, including ACC staff. As the foundation of the organization, ACC staff enjoy world-class benefits and a culture of work-life balance. Our benefit offerings include insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability, and supplemental options), generous paid time off (pre-loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut-down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half-day summer Fridays), tuition assistance and a very competitive 10% retirement contribution after a year of service, and much more! You can visit our careers site for an overview of our full offerings: https://www.acc.org/about-acc/jobs-at-the-acc. Please note that these offerings may change at any time. ACC believes in fair and equitable pay. Multiple factors are taken into consideration when we determine what salary to offer a selected candidate. These factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations. Our salary ranges differ based on the cost of labor in the local market where the job will be performed. For this role in Washington, DC (and other high-cost of labor markets if applicable, including California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Washington) the target base salary range is: $80,000 - $110,000. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range based on factors including, experience, education, training, professional achievement, business need, and location. The salary ranges for other locations in the US will vary based on the local labor market; ACC's Recruitment Team will be happy to provide more information to candidates during initial discussions. *COVID Considerations:* As an employer in the public health space, and an organization that serves members who are essential medical personnel, ACC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire. Proof of vaccination will be required. Individuals can request an exemption from this requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, and those requests for reasonable accommodations will be evaluated individually. ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. ACC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Crystal Nott, Sr. Director, People Resources & Engagement atcnott@acc.orgor (202)375-6423.